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First-time NFL protesters explain how they became wokeBy The Associated PressFootball coaches warn players not to say anything that could wind up on the opposing team's bulletin board.When he set out to challenge NFL protesters, Donald Trump took the opposite tack. He put up a billboard.The president essentially called...

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Ryan Fitzpatrick lacked the efficiency he showed in propelling the New York Jets to three straight wins. Randy Bullock missed an extra point and a field goal. The offense botched a few short-yardage situations.Regardless, the Jets made it four straight victories for the first time...

The fiancee of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez will take the stand for a second day of testimony in his murder trial.Shayanna Jenkins on Monday is expected to talk about a box she disposed of from their basement the day after Odin Lloyd was killed in 2013....

Patriots sign restricted free agent OL EluemunorBOSTON (AP) The New England Patriots have signed restricted free agent offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor.The move keeps some depth in the middle of the line following the free agency departure of Ted Karras.New England announced the deal on Thursday.Selected in the fifth...

AP Pro Football WriterRodgers leads Packers to wild 44-38 overtime win over JetsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Aaron Rodgers threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to Davante Adams with 6:23 left in overtime, leading the Green Bay Packers to a wild 44-38 victory over the New York...

Zimmer says Cook told him he'd report to Vikes camp on timeEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings are expecting running back Dalvin Cook to report on time for training camp, coach Mike Zimmer said Saturday.Cook has begun the final year of his rookie contract. The 2019 Pro Bowl...

AP Sports WriterHarrison thriving in his new role with the PatriotsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) James Harrison is headed back to the Super Bowl.And he says the only thing he's focused on is winning a third championship.Everything else is secondary for the 39-year-old Patriots linebacker, who is thriving...

AP Sports WriterBrowns fire coach Jackson, owner sites 'internal discord'By TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Hue Jackson's failed, flawed tenure with the Cleveland Browns is finally over.The team fired its embattled coach on Monday, ending a run of futility nearly unmatched in NFL history. Jackson, who went 3-36-1 in...

AP Pro Football WriterMcLeod and Eagles teammates ride bus, encourage votersBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Eagles safety Rodney McLeod and several of his teammates rode on a double-decker bus and encouraged people to vote as they traveled throughout the city on Tuesday.Using megaphones to address crowds along several...

AP Sports WriterDecker, Marshall back at Jets OTAs after boycott speculationBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Boy, oh, boycott. Or, maybe not.Eric Decker and Brandon Marshall returned this week to the New York Jets after their absences at voluntary organized team activities last week fueled speculation -...

Castonzo informs Colts he wants to continue playingINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts say longtime left tackle Anthony Castonzo is expected to return next season after contemplating retirement for more than a month.General manager Chris Ballard said Tuesday at the NFL's annual scouting combine that the 31-year-old Castonzo contacted...

The TAMPA BAY and the ARIZONA will both be gunning for a victory on 10/15/2017 at 4:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. TAMPA BAY vs ARIZONA When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, October 15, 2017 Where: University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona ROT TEAM PS OU ML 267 TAMPA BAY 2.5 (-110) 44.5 (-110) -140 120 268 ARIZONA TV: 4:05 p.m. ET, FOX.  LINE: Buccaneers -1.5. O/U: 45 PREDICTION: Cardinals 27, Buccaneers 20 Oddsmakers currently have...